About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 301
The IoT explosion to drive tech investments
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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dc
Installed service provider datacenter capacity consumed by IoT workloads will increase nearly 750% between 2014 and 2019, says IDC.
Kiwis want to know what the government is up to
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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government
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horizon research
A new survey by Horizon Research has revealed Kiwis want their personal information protected from interception by the government.
Sage Business Solutions expands partner network
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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sage
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datec
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accsys consulting
Sage Business Solutions has appointed three new channel partners to increase the scope of distribution for its business management software.
No Microsoft store for New Zealand? Don't fret.
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
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services
Aussie gains, NZ waits: Microsoft's Sydney flagship store to offer full range, with no current plans for a Kiwi equivalent.
Fuji Xerox NZ appoints new managing director
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Gavin Pollard says one of his first actions will be moving the company to Newmarket, opening a new warehouse and embedding new Fuji Xerox services.
New partnership to ward off cyber attacks
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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kaspersky
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allied telesys
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partners
Allied Telesis selects Kaspersky Lab to provide anti-malware and anti-virus engines for its new series of Next-Generation Firewalls.
Will Apple Pay be top dog in mobile payments space?
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Planned use of Apple Pay has been on an upward trajectory, with the service helping to spark consumer demand for mobile payment technologies.f.
Businesses need to educate themselves on cyber security
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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cybersecurity
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techsert
Australian firm Techsert launches OurCyberSecurity.com, an online platform to promote cyber security awareness in Asia Pacific businesses.
WhatsApp finally shares VoIP love with iOS users
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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voip
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whatsapp
iOS users can today jump on the WhatsApp bandwagon with the popular app finally announcing the voice calling capability is now available on iOS.
Retailers need to use technology to foster loyalty
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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open source
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payment technologies
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analyst report
Traditional loyalty cards are increasingly being replaced by more sophisticated digital alternatives that can deliver greater insight for the retailer.
Checkpoint and FireEye team up to battle cyber threats
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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cyber attacks
Check Point Software Technologies and FireEye partner to share threat intelligence and protect customers from advanced attacks.
Aussie Aussie Aussie: Microsoft to open flagship shop in Sydney
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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microsoft
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apple
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microsoft azure
Microsoft to open its flagship store in Sydney, challenging Apple with cutting-edge tech experience on Pitt Street Mall.
Scammers targeting business travellers
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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cyber criminal
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concur
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cyber attacks
Business travelers on alert: Rise in scams threatens credit card and loyalty point security, experts advise caution.
Heart is aflutter with the Fitbit Charge HR
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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fitbit
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waterproof
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fitness tracker
I like how the HR gives a more accurate depiction of the work I'm doing; how hard I'm working, how many calories I'm actually burning.
Data centres: new digital world means new modern strategies
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
Gartner says as a new digital world emerges, organisations must develop a more appropriate and modern data centre strategy.
SMBs not taking advantage of business phone systems
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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uc
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voip
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smb
the vast majority of SMBs are unfamiliar with telecommunications terminology such as IP telephony, hosted PBX, IP PBX, virtual PBX, SIP trunks or UC.
IDC: cloud IT infrastructure market reaches $8 billion
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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analyst report
Worldwide cloud IT infrastructure market grew by 14.4% in the Q414 as service providers continue to expand their datacenters.
Security analytics key to breach detection
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Security spending at all-time high as security breaches increase, says Gartner. More funds available to fight attacks.
Education sector not immune to the effects of digitisation
Fri, 17th Apr 2015
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edutech
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digitisation
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analyst report
UK education faces digital transformation, with Gartner outlining 10 strategic tech trends set to overhaul the sector in 2025.
Know the benefits before making the switch to VoIP
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Christchurch-based provider PhoneVoIP says businesses can benefit from using VoIP instead of the 'outdated' copper network.